The Green Bay Packers’ Mentor-Protégé Program celebrated its 15th anniversary, recognizing the program's significant role in enhancing the business landscape across Wisconsin. The initiative pairs established mentor companies with emerging businesses, focusing particularly on minority-owned, veteran-owned, and woman-owned enterprises, representing 87% of protégés. Over its history, the program has resulted in the creation of over 504 jobs and a collective revenue increase of $110.9 million amongst participants.

By the Numbers
  • 15 years since the program's inception.
  • 504 jobs created across 164 protégé companies.
  • $110.9 million increase in annual revenue for participating businesses.
State of Play
  • Recent celebration at Lambeau Field honored participants and mentors.
  • Award recipients included Most Valuable Protégé Spark Ops Metal Works and Most Valuable Mentor Michael Foley, MD.
  • The program's ongoing impact strengthens Wisconsin's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
What's Next

The program aims to continue fostering mentorship and economic growth, with future sessions expected to enhance job creation and business development in Wisconsin. The emphasis will remain on supporting underrepresented businesses and expanding community networks.

Bottom Line

The Packers’ Mentor-Protégé Program underscores the power of mentorship in driving economic prosperity and nurturing local entrepreneurship. As it progresses, continued emphasis on supporting diverse businesses will catalyze further community growth and resilience.